A Guide to Late Night Food in Elizabeth

Discover mouthwatering eats at late night eateries and restaurants in Elizabeth.

The clock strikes midnight and almost simultaneously your stomach starts to growl. After a night of partying, you may think fast food is your only option in the wee hours of the morning, but that’s not the case in Elizabeth. Whether you're looking for restaurants near you that are open until 2:00 a.m. or seeking a snack after dancing at a night club, you'll find plenty of culinary establishments that will have you coming back for craft tacos, beefy sliders, and so much more.

Know before you go: Times may vary. Check with the restaurant prior to your visit.

El Nacho's Tequila Cantina

If you’re craving Tex-Mex, El Nacho’s Tequila Cantina offers nachos, tacos, and sizzling fajitas until midnight Friday and Saturday. The menu also includes items like spiced street corn covered in cotija and fried plantains or yucca, with everything complemented by the restaurant’s bright interior and murals. | Location: 746 Carlton St

Chupitos Restaurant & Lounge

Chupitos Restaurant & Lounge provides late-night eats past midnight, with a dedicated menu that starts at 9 p.m., and offers food and drink specials throughout the week. Complement your cravings with a glass of sangria or perhaps some hookah. Get ready for a treat because the Latin fusion cuisine here has a Colombian flair. | Location: 296 Morris Ave

Don Felix

Situated on one of the most historic streets in America, Don Felix on Elizabeth Avenue has a food and drink special for every day of the week. On Mondays, a beer bucket order comes with a free pizza pie and Tuesdays are, of course, for tacos. Meals are served in the Portuguese, Brazilian, Spanish tradition, so expect generous portions. The kitchen is open until 1 a.m. daily. | Location: 559 Elizabeth Ave

The Garden

Find a little comfort food at The Garden, a trendy hub for food, drinks, and music near the Elizabeth River that’s open late. Order off the late-night patio menu, available starting at 11 p.m., that features a variety of quesadillas—shrimp, chorizo, and ham and cheese—as well as chips and guacamole and fried calamari. Thursday through Saturday nights, you’ll find The Garden going strong until 3 a.m.; and it’s open until 2 a.m. all other nights. | Location: 331 Morris Ave

Tiki Mojito

There’s also Tiki Mojito, which features a vibrant menu of Costa Rican and Cuban dishes. Ham croquettes make for a great late-night snack, and the kitchen is usually open late. | Location: 525 Bayway

The Lobby

End a late night at The Lobby with a plate of buffalo sliders, or for something heartier, lobster and steak. The kitchen is open until 2 a.m. on weekends and 1 a.m. during the week. Dine indoors or al fresco. There’s VIP seating available and also a penthouse room for private events. | Location: 821 Spring St

BarCode

Pizza, wings, crab sliders: it’s always happening at BarCode, which serves up late-night bar food from 11:30 p.m. to close Wednesday through Sunday. Eat poolside or near a flat-screen TV to catch the latest sporting event. You may hear live DJ music depending on what day you visit. | Location: 429 N Broad St

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